The Cecil Whig., 1887-12-10
THE FlFTlETH CONGRESS-
OPENING OF THE FIRST SESSION.
n" DeadIock in the Senats-TurPIe Sworn
in but FaurKner's Crodentfal ls Referred.
John &. Carlisle Reelected Speaker of
usnaI Committees to Wait Upon the
President.
SENAT E.

tsnal committees TO wan Upon the
President.
SENATE
WAHINGToN, Dec. 5.-The Senate
Chamber wore a fresh and tasteful APP
pearance this morning. The floors aud
galleries were newly carpeted, and the
desks glistened iii their coat of varuish,
the udor of which mingled family with
that of the bouquets aud gorgeous floral
devices which eulvened tho picture. The
Senator NEST favored in the matter of
tiowers was Mr.. Daniel of Virginia
The devices were all of mammoth pro
portions. and covered not only his desk
and chair, bu5 overlapped upon the desks
of his neighb"rs. A huge horseshoe, a
ladder OF half dozen rounds and a shield
comprising the coat-of-arms of Virginia,
we're chiei among the pieces. Senator
Rlddleberger 5 desk bore a harp, with
the compliments Of the Clan ma Gael OF
Philadelphia Senator German was the
recipient of horseshoe upon All easel.
The desks of Senator Harris, Beck. Pad
dock, Stewart, Henderson and Palmer
and that OF the President of the Senate
wee also elaboratety adorned with
flowers in various unique and tasteful
forms.
The galleries were cary crowded and
to overilowlng. Mrs. Cleveland, ciaa IN
costume of dark green, and accom-
panied by Mrs. Glider, Mrs. kirgsfnrd
and several other lady friends, occupied
lhe seats reserved for the family of the
President in one of the private galleries.
The Diplomatic gailery was hlieu ny
members of the various Legations, the
front seat being Occupied 10y tne Cnlnese
Ministers, his secretaries ana assoclates.
The Minister wore magnihceht robe OF
light blue satin, and his companions were
clad as richly, though in more subdued
colors
The proceedings OF the day were opened
with prayer 10y the Chaplain, Rev }. e.
Bu Ter. He asked that Senators might
be endowed with wisdom and strength
to meet the honorable aud irving re-
sponsibilites oi the day aud all the duties
that gathered round them. The President
of the Ssnate, Mr. lngall's, then took
the chair and called the Senate To order.
He said he would now place before the
Senate the certificates OF election, the
certificates of appointment and other
papers received since the adjournment.
hO ioiio'i's -
submitted anu read: Certflica'es Oh the
Governor OF Florida making temporary
appointment Of }. j. Flnlay as Senator
from 4 of March, 1887, until the Lsg
islature should ill the vacancy caused
by the expiration of the term Of Senator
Jones; certificate of the Governor of
Florida of the election by the Leglsla-
Jure OF Samuel PaSco.
of i,ryarnnr nf Nav
Jersey oi the election Of Rutus Blodoett.
Certificate of the Govern ! Of West Nlr-
gini. Of the appointment by him of
Daniel B. Lucas to ill the vacancy caused
by the expiration OF the term Of Senator
Camden. Certificate of the Governor OF
West Virginia of s;amuary Of the pro-
ceedinus by which the Legislature in spe
c,aI session, elected Charles J. Faulkner
As Senator to fill the vacancy. Crsder-
tials of William +. Chariler AS Senator
from the State OF New Hampshire. Pro-
te.t Of Daniel b. Lncas against the ad =
ninistration of the oath of office to
Charles J. Faulkner. The grounds of
the protest are:
First. That the Executive of the State
Of West Virginia has not certified the
oleoti,, of Charlps I Faulkner under the
zeal of the Stat. as reuuired by act of
Cnnyress
Sec1ad For reasons set ont in the
brief of Daniel Is. Lucas, copy OF which
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fnr tha t;r,c in .,dministet;ng thr oath
,f oI,;.e tn Mr. F,u,kuer H.. under
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HOUSE.
Long before the hour of noon TIE gal
leries of the House were crowded II their
utmost capacity with spectators drawn
TOGETHER to witness the opening scenes OF
new Congress. The ladies' were in the
majority. ard their gay costumes lent an
air of animation t" the chamber. On the
floor members congregated and excnang
ed greetings aud congratulations. There
were very few floral decorations upon
the desks of m-mbers, though Mr.. r. J.
Campbell, of New York, WAS favort d
with \ horseshoe of carnations and roses,
the gift Of the Oriental Club, Of New
York.
At noon The Clerk OF the House called
the body to order, aud was about to call
the roll when crank III the gallery
started - Salvation Army hymn which
lie sang Justify until elected by door
keeper, which was not until several mir
utes had elapsed. as the crowd inpeded
the official in his attempt to reach the
musician.
The Clerk then proceeded with the
roll call amid good deal OF confusion
caused by gentlemen re'awlng old ac
quaiutances or forming new ones amid
much talk and laughter. The pages
were kept busy carrying beated bou-
quets ani floral designs to tbs proper
recipients. Among the handsomest of
the designs was "ne prosecuted to MIR.
Lawler, IF Il;apis. L. vsas "a tablet tf
roses Oh wAica was Inscribed in purple
im'uortelles IL .b"r's Champion.
Nj. Rantiall desk WAS embe lIished